inspired design
Two of my favorite things — Whistler’s Nocturne in Black and Gold and spun sugar cupcakes topped with champagne buttercream. Although I’m pretty sure the design of the latter wasn’t inspired by the former, the similar gesture of the sugar to the falling rocket in Whistler’s painting illustrates how event design inspiration can come from many places…even your favorite painting.
Whistler’s painting via wikipedia; Spun sugar cupcakes via the curvy carrot
Richmond Wedding Wednesdays: a garden party at the Kent-Valentine House
It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted a Richmond Wedding Wednesdays inspiration board — there’s no better way to kick start the series again than with an inspiration board for a lush, afternoon garden party at the Kent-Valentine House. Also home to the Garden Club of Virginia, the Kent-Valentine House was built in 1845 and is located in the historic Monroe Ward district of Richmond. Whether you choose to host an outdoor tented event in the courtyard or a smaller, cocktail style event indoors, its southern beauty is sure to charm. I imagined a palette of light gray, green, white and off white — very classic, very Richmond.
image sources: (1) designed by Ariella Chezar; (2) photographed by katie stoops for southern weddings magazine; (3); (4) photographed by gia canali via style me pretty; (5) designed by calder clark for southern weddings magazine and photographed by a bryan photo via ritzy bee; (6) photographed by polly alexandre photography via style me pretty
bold baubles
Adoring these bold baubles for the bride and her maids alike. Interested in cultivating the look on your wedding day? Elva Fields crafts some of the most divine pieces. Kate Spade, Miriam Haskell and Kendra Scott (available locally at Bella Bridesmaid) also make a statement.
images: 1- photographed by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty; 2- via Style Me Pretty; 3- photographed by Aruna B. Photography via Style Me Pretty; 4 & 5 by Katie Stoops Photography
colorful christmas
Loving this colorful Christmas table, with bold floral patterns and hints of bright neon, photographed by Sharyn Cairns and styled by Glen Proebstel for Inside Out Magazine.
blue christmas
I’ve noticed this color a lot this year — nearly every Christmas card we’ve received has hints of soft blue-green. It’s so striking and a bit unusual for holiday decorating, which is why I think I love it so much. What colors are you using this year?
images: 1 + 4 photographed by Katie Stoops, styled by me for Southern Weddings V4; 2 via Martha Stewart; 3 via; 5 designed by Snippet & Ink
Richmond wedding welcome totes on Southern Weddings
I had so much fun gathering ideas for Richmond welcome totes over at Southern Weddings. And how cute is this bag design by Lauren O’Neill? Head on over to the SW blog, where you’ll find lots of treats to share with your out of town guests, from macarons by Petites Bouchess to Gungho Guides and more.
our sweet birdie girl
A few weeks ago my sweet friend Katie Stoops came to take pictures of Connally, who we fondly call birdie girl, just before her one month birthday. We’ll cherish these Katie, thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving sweet friends, clients and readers. I have so much to be thankful for. This has been the best year I’ve known so far, truly. From working with the girls at Southern Weddings to partnering with some of the most creative clients, the work I’ve been able to do this year has been so much fun to do . My clients have been such a joy, all so much fun to get to know. I’ve worked with amazingly talented people — from The Sorrell Company and Kip Dawkins, working on projects for Thibaut and Anna French, to the talented creative people in the wedding community, many of whom I’m lucky to call friends! And, of course, there’s Connally, our sweet baby we welcomed on October 11th — the greatest gift of the year, for sure! Happy Thanksgiving and love to all of you!
{photo by Katie Stoops}
Southern Living Wedding planner and keepsake
We’re so happy for our friends Maria and Kelly of Ritzy Bee Events on the publication of their new wedding planning book with Southern Living Magazine, available in stores and online at Amazon beginning January 3rd. From Maria and Kelly, “The planner is a guide to planning your wedding…no matter how big or small in size or budget…and is a fresh approach on how to stay organized, what to expect at each step and hopefully (mostly) stress free through the process!”
We’re so honored to be included in their list of inspiring blogs — thank you M + K! If you’d like to enter to win a copy of Maria and Kelly’s new book, visit the Ritzy Bee Blog.
